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Monthly Archive: August 2012

Exclusive: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Undergoes Major Revamp

Constellation has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of one of its biggest and most recognizable wine brands, Robert Mondavi Private Selection. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 31, 2012

Gallo Gets Into Rum With New Shellback Brand

With its New Amsterdam gin and vodka and Camarena Tequila enjoying solid progress, wine giant E.&J. Gallo is set to enter another spirits category with the launch of Shellback rum. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 31, 2012

News Briefs for August 31, 2012

•St. Helena, California-based C. Mondavi & Family is giving its CK Mondavi wine brand a packaging makeover, with the new version hitting the market in September. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 31, 2012

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 31, 2012

•Akron, Ohio-based Thirsty Dog Brewing is currently in the process of expanding its capacity with the addition of five new fermenters. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 31, 2012

Pernod Ricard Releases Leadership Succession Plan, As Full Year Sales Rise 8%

Alexandre Ricard has been appointed deputy CEO and chief operating officer of Pernod Ricard, paving the way for the 40-year-old executive to assume leadership of the company upon current CEO Pierre Pringuet’s retirement in 2015. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 30, 2012

Vintage Point Launches Ultra-Premium Cabernet Brand, Hypothesis

Sonoma-based wine marketer Vintage Point is launching a new ultra-premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon brand, Hypothesis ($40 a bottle). Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 30, 2012

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